Under the coordination of the Zhejiang Overseas Friendship Association, the Federation of Zhejiang Associations in Hong Kong, and the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Association of Macau, the "Innovation and Integration, Building a Shared Future" Hong Kong and Macao Youth Zhejiang Tour was successfully held from April 17 to 20, attracting more than 100 Hong Kong and Macao scientific and technological innovation teams to participate. The Faculty of Data Science of City University of Macau was invited to organize a delegation, led by Course Director Guo Yongde, and team members included Course Director Jiang Kaiyao, Assistant Professor Zhu Congcong, and data science doctoral students Lin Yanzhen and Li Zijun, etc., to deeply participate in the industry-university-research docking and technological innovation inspection.

During the event, the delegation conducted exchanges and cooperation with the province's scientific and technological innovation platforms, industrial platforms, leading enterprises, and investment institutions through on-site promotions, project roadshows, and paired cooperation. Afterwards, the delegation focused on visiting Hangzhou's strategic emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, new energy and new materials, and high-end equipment, to sense the pulse of the integrated development of Zhejiang's scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.

Teachers and students' comments

Yongde Guo, Course Director, Faculty of Data Science

As the "black soil" for innovation and entrepreneurship, Zhejiang has excellent conditions and environment, which inspires the enthusiasm of young people from Hong Kong and Macao to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. As an international tourism and leisure center and a base for cultural exchange between China and the West, Macau has unique advantages and resources. It should learn from Zhejiang's experience, give full play to the advantages of "one country, two systems", and rely on the strong support of national policies to provide sufficient sunshine and soil for entrepreneurship and promote the development of new quality productivity in Macau.

Kaiyao Jiang, Course Director, Faculty of Data Science

This event not only demonstrated the development of China's science and technology industry, but also provided a direct witness to how technological innovation has improved residents' quality of life. These experiences are worth learning from and drawing on, and can provide theoretical and empirical support for the development of industry, academia and research in the Shenzhen-Hefei area.

Assistant Professor Zhu Congcong, Faculty of Data Science

I am very honored to participate in this Hong Kong and Macao Youth Tour to Zhejiang. The few days of the trip allowed me to understand Zhejiang's rapid development in the fields of artificial intelligence, biomedicine, new energy, etc. I also visited companies and participated in project roadshows with classmates from Hong Kong and Macao, and gained a lot of valuable experience and friendship.

This event not only broadened my horizons, but also made me realize the importance of innovation and cooperation. I hope there will be more opportunities like this in the future for us to learn, communicate and grow together.

Thanks to the organizers for their careful arrangements and to every participant for their enthusiastic participation. We look forward to further strengthening cooperation and making progress together in the future.

Lin Yanzhen, a third-year PhD student in data science

During the "Hong Kong and Macao Youth Tour to Zhejiang", I had the honor to personally experience Hangzhou's booming high-tech industry. In particular, I was deeply shocked by seeing the rapid growth of innovative companies and the Zhejiang government's strong support for corporate innovation. During the roadshow, I communicated with successful local entrepreneurs and received professional guidance and advice, which helped me improve the development plan and business strategy for our project. This experience has given me more confidence and a clear direction for my future entrepreneurial journey.

Data Science PhD second year student Li Zijun

Participating in the "Innovation and Integration, Creating the Future" event made me deeply realize the importance of scientific and technological innovation in development. During the event, different companies and teams from Zhejiang shared their cutting-edge technologies and innovative ideas, which made me feel Zhejiang’s encouragement for innovation and Zhejiang youth’s enthusiasm for exploring new businesses.

This event broadened my horizons. In the future, I will be more open and innovative, actively seek cooperation opportunities, and contribute to social progress.